Jason's Back, Baby! New Friday the 13th Game Officially Slashed Out of Development Hell
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
The *Friday the 13th* franchise is getting a new video game, finally giving fans something to look forward to after the original game's messy exit. Let's hope it's a bloody good time (pun intended) and not another development disaster!
Right, so here's some news that'll make you want to check under the bed before logging off: a new *Friday the 13th* game is officially happening, according to Game Rant's reporting! After years of legal wrangling and the original game getting unceremoniously delisted (RIP asymmetrical multiplayer mayhem), it seemed like Jason Voorhees was destined to haunt the digital forest of abandoned game concepts. But fear not, horror fans!
Horror Inc., the folks who own the *Friday the 13th* IP and are clearly keen to cash in (and fair play to them, I reckon), have confirmed they're working on a sequel to 2017's *Friday the 13th: The Game*. This announcement comes after months of whispers and rumors that a new adaptation was on the cards, especially after Horror Inc. declared their intention to expand the franchise across various media under the "Jason Universe" banner. Sound familiar? Like every media company trying to build their own cinematic universe these days?
Apparently, they've even got Victor Miller, the screenwriter of the original film, involved in bringing these projects to life. Now, Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President at Horror Inc. and a producer on the original game, spilled the beans at San Diego Comic-Con. According to Bloody Disgusting's report, a *Friday the 13th: The Game* successor and a sequel to the 2009 *Friday the 13th* film are "at the top of our list." He even went on to say they're putting most of their energy into these projects and that they were "in the works" and coming. Blimey!
Now, before you start sharpening your machetes in anticipation, let's temper expectations a bit. Barsamian said that a full announcement with partners is yet to come, suggesting we're still some time away from seeing actual gameplay footage or knowing which studio is handling development. But, fair dinkum, the mere confirmation that it's happening is a win for fans who've been patiently waiting for a new chance to stalk counselors or get stalked by a relentless, hockey-masked killer.
The original *Friday the 13th: The Game* was a bit of a mixed bag, wasn't it? When it worked, it was bloody brilliant – a tense, asymmetrical multiplayer experience where you either tried to survive the night as a camp counselor or hunt them down as Jason. But its lifespan was cut short due to licensing issues and legal battles, eventually leading to the game's removal from digital storefronts and the sunsetting of its online servers. (Leaving players to face off against AI bots in the virtual woods.)
So, what does this mean for the sequel? Honestly, it's anyone's guess. Will it stick to the asymmetrical multiplayer formula? Will it be a single-player narrative experience? Will it lean into Web3/blockchain gaming? (Let's hope not, eh?) One can only speculate, mate. But the fact that Horror Inc. is actively pursuing a new game suggests they've learned from the mistakes of the past and are ready to give fans what they really want: a proper, playable *Friday the 13th* experience. Let's just hope it doesn't end up as another ghost story of a project lost in development hell.
In the meantime, horror buffs can get their fix from other upcoming titles like Bloober Team's *Cronos: The New Dawn* and the new *Silent Hill* game. And next year, there’s even *Resident Evil Requiem* to look forward to. But let's be honest, nothing quite scratches that itch for cheesy 80s slasher fun like a good *Friday the 13th* game, does it?
Tags: Friday the 13th, Horror Games, Gaming News, Jason Voorhees, Survival Horror
Original article: Game Rant